Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Raptor Wednesday

There was a Coopers Hawk overlooking the bird-feeder while I took the photos posted on Monday and Tuesday. I also saw these other raptors while I was there:

This juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk passed by. I suspect my presence made the bird veer away from the feeder.

Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk overhead.

Announcing himself with loud cries, this American Kestrel perched overhead. Both the falcon and the Coopers were still there as well when I left.

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